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Know What's Happening in Human Resources
Workplace Harassment Persists as Silence Undermines Policies
A study of over 3,700 employees across five nations identified three core silence behaviors—staying silent, silencing others, and not listening—that strongly predict rising harassment levels. Despite widespread anti‑harassment policies, these silence signals keep misconduct entrenched, urging leaders to tackle cultural barriers to reporting.
HR leaders are struggling to move beyond pilot projects toward true skills‑based organizations, a shift accelerated by AI’s impact on work. A BCG white paper finds most initiatives falter because they are isolated HR projects lacking alignment with overall business strategy. Companies often over‑engineer skill taxonomies, creating overwhelm and stalling adoption. Experts recommend starting with a narrowly scoped pilot in roles most affected by AI, limiting skill tracking to ten core competencies, and involving cross‑functional leaders to embed skills into hiring, performance, and compensation.
Travel industry leaders—including the U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, the American Association of Airport Executives, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association—launched the “Pay Federal Aviation Workers” campaign to pressure Congress into guaranteeing pay for TSA, CBP and air‑traffic...
Bank of America has rolled out a comprehensive "family arc" benefits program that supports employees from fertility and adoption through child‑care, elder‑care, and college‑savings planning. The package includes up to $20,000 in fertility or adoption assistance, 16 weeks of flexible...
In a March 5 2026 HBR Executive Live, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky discussed how AI is reshaping work. He argued executives must decide whether to use AI merely to optimize existing processes or to reinvent their business models for the future. Roslansky...
Most startups fail at hiring, not product. They scale headcount faster than they scale training. Lean teams stay small, ship MVPs, track metrics, and fix root issues with Five Whys before adding people. Amazon runs teams small enough to feed with two pizzas...
If the only way to get promoted at your company is to "advocate for yourself," congrats, you just built a popularity contest. 💅🏻
Rep Cap, a B2B content consultancy for work‑tech, insurance and financial services, announced a dedicated Analyst Relations practice aimed at boosting HR and work‑tech firms' visibility with industry analysts. The new service offers three engagement models—a continuous retainer, a short‑term...
VR developer nDreams announced a sweeping restructuring that could eliminate 78 positions and shut two internal studios, Near Light and Compass. The Elevation studio, housing roughly 120 staff, will become the nucleus of the leaner organization, while a smaller XR...
Former Sony PlayStation and Xbox Game Studios talent leader Fiona Cherbak has founded Rocket Game Talent, a boutique fractional talent firm. The company targets indie developers, startups, and growing studios that lack the hiring infrastructure of major publishers. It will...
7shifts announced a wave of enterprise rollouts, adding marquee franchise partners such as IHOP and HCI Hospitality while expanding its payroll and compliance suite. The company introduced Multi‑EIN payroll, ADP Workforce Now integration, and the Clair Earned Wage Access feature...
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) recognized eleven women in 2026 for their contributions to robotics, highlighting the growing role of female talent in the sector. Global industrial robot installations are expected to exceed 700,000 units by 2028, driven by...
This week’s middle‑market private‑equity roundup highlighted a wave of strategic acquisitions and a massive fundraising win. New State Capital Partners bought Vast Coworking, expanding its footprint in flexible office space, while Gryphon Investors took a majority stake in HRSoft, a...
Cypher Learning announced John Mazur as its new chief executive officer, while founder Graham Glass transitions to chief technology officer to focus on AI architecture. Mazur brings a track record of scaling SaaS firms, most recently leading Chatmeter to a...
Blackberrys, the Indian menswear label, has appointed Sartaj Singh Mehta to its senior team, tapping a veteran with nearly three decades in fashion and lifestyle. Mehta most recently served as Senior Director of Product and Design at Pepe Jeans London,...
Historical and recent experiments show that cutting scheduled work hours can dramatically increase productivity. Henry Ford’s 1926 shift to a five‑day workweek raised output, while Microsoft Japan’s 2019 four‑day week trial delivered a 40 % jump in sales per employee and...
Dara Brenner of Employ discusses the emerging threat of candidate fraud amplified by generative AI in talent acquisition. She outlines how AI governance is evolving to protect hiring integrity and recommends proactive verification strategies. Brenner emphasizes the need for HR...
After 100+ AI engineering interviews, here’s the pattern I didn’t expect: The strongest candidates are not the ones with the coolest projects. They’re the ones that care enough to make the boring work. Boring is good. Boring means: clear scope clear outputs clear measurement clear tradeoffs clear documentation One...
I've mentored over 500 designers at this point. Here are the top 5 common patterns that quietly stall growth from mid → senior level design positions. Some may surprise you.
The Parkside Hotel & Spa launched the Parkside Retreat & Wellness Guide, a planning tool that frames corporate off‑site meetings around restoration and purpose. The guide highlights naturally lit meeting rooms, a private theatre, rooftop garden terrace and a suite...
U.S. employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February, a 55% drop from January and 72% lower than February 2025. Year‑to‑date cuts total 156,742, the lowest Jan‑Feb figure since 2022 but still the fifth‑highest since 2009. While overall cuts fell, sectors...
Employers face a wave of I‑9 and E‑Verify volatility as ICE worksite enforcement resurged in 2025 and federal programs that stabilized work authorization were dismantled. The termination of humanitarian parole, TPS volatility, and the end of automatic EAD extensions have...
Eli Lilly introduced a new employer‑focused program allowing companies to subsidize the cash price of its obesity medication Zepbound. The drug can be purchased directly from LillyDirect for $449 per month, and employers can contribute a fixed amount, such as $50...
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AI coding assistants are reshaping software development, prompting a shift from traditional engineering roles to a hybrid “builder” function. Engineers now spend most of their time prompting AI and reviewing its output, while product managers need deeper technical fluency. Companies...
Employers are prioritizing human skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and judgment as AI automates routine tasks. Companies are pairing soft‑skill training with AI education, embedding learning in workflows, and using AI coaches for scenario practice. An emerging strategy is...
Open enrollment marks the start, not the finish, of benefits engagement. Studies show up to 80% of employees still misunderstand their plans after enrollment, leading to reactive use and higher costs. Employers are shifting to year‑round strategies—seasonal campaigns, personalized outreach,...
All Lines Insurance Associates has selected EZLynx’s integrated agency management platform to replace its fragmented technology stack. The migration consolidates quoting, policy administration, client communications, and renewals into a single cloud‑based system, simplifying new‑hire onboarding and boosting staff productivity. EZLynx’s...
A new Malt Freelance Maturity Report shows only one in ten companies strategically integrate freelancers, classifying them as "Trailblazers" while 56% are "Navigators" and 33% "Explorers." Mature firms report a 62% return on investment versus 36% for less‑mature peers and...
Coworking spaces have scaled from intimate hubs to large, corporate‑style offices, making community harder to nurture. The article argues that a sense of belonging, not just community programs, is the essential precursor to genuine member engagement. Without belonging, members remain...
Jenessa Disler, McKesson’s Senior Director of Talent Succession, argues that effective employee engagement should feel calm and boring, driven by role clarity, two‑way feedback, and cohesive systems. She highlights three themes for HR leaders: AI as an amplifier that frees...
Meta has launched a new applied AI unit staffed with a flat 50:1 manager‑to‑engineer ratio. The group, headed by Maher Saba and reporting to CTO Andrew Bosworth, will collaborate with the Superintelligence Lab to build a data engine that accelerates model improvement....
The 2026 Bookipi Small Business AI Adoption Report, based on 2,121 owners across four regions, shows nearly half of small firms (48%) will raise AI budgets while only 2% plan cuts. Companies are comfortable using AI for customer‑facing tasks such...
Textio unveiled Lavalier, an AI‑powered interview‑intelligence platform designed to make hiring more structured and evidence‑based. The tool automatically generates interview guides, offers real‑time prompts, and synthesizes interview data into actionable insights. Lavalier launches with a free‑to‑start model and transparent pricing,...
Semos Cloud has launched an AI‑powered intelligence layer that sits inside SAP SuccessFactors, allowing organizations to quantify the business impact of total rewards and employee recognition programs. The solution converts everyday HR interactions into actionable workforce intelligence and is certified...
Rivermate announced an expansion of its multi‑country Employer of Record (EOR) services, enabling firms to hire employees across numerous international markets without setting up local legal entities. The platform now offers a unified interface for compliant employment contracts, payroll, tax...
O.C. Tanner has been named one of G2’s Top Software Companies for 2026, earning a No. 16 ranking in the Best HR Software category. The company also appears on G2’s Best Enterprise Software and Best Software Companies lists, reflecting strong customer...
HR Acuity has joined the Workday Innovation Partner Program, integrating its employee relations case management platform with Workday Help. The bi‑directional sync links routine HR inquiries to complex investigations, delivering unified visibility and compliance across both systems. This partnership expands...
A BioSpace LinkedIn poll of 1,267 biopharma professionals revealed that 51% would consider returning to the employer that laid them off. Tight labor markets, limited local opportunities, and the appeal of consulting contracts drive this willingness. Respondents cite generous severance...
Companies Report Raging Inflation, Except in Wages & Rents. Double-digit increases in employee health insurance costs hold down wage increases https://t.co/hhJssjhbRm https://t.co/MchphaLdWf
Employers are being urged to tighten professional standards as the Chartered Week Alliance, a coalition of over 40 bodies, writes to the government for stronger backing of Chartered status and professional registration. The alliance argues that clear competence, ethics and...
Cyient announced that long‑time CFO Prabhakar Atla will become chief operating officer on 1 April 2026, while Shrinivas Kulkarni, previously CFO of Cyient DLM, steps into the group CFO role. Atla, a 12‑year Cyient veteran, will drive next‑generation delivery models, talent development and...
Apex Financial Services is evaluating VP Vikram Mehta for a Managing Director role while a psychologist’s confidential assessment report disclosed his managed depression to HR. The firm now faces a dilemma: whether to factor this health information into the promotion...
A safety‑critical employee at Cement Australia’s Railton plant was summarily dismissed after a random drug test detected amphetamines and methamphetamines. The employee appealed to the Fair Work Commission, arguing the breach of the company’s drug‑and‑alcohol policy was an isolated, inadvertent...
In a recent Sales Hunter Podcast episode, Alice Heiman warned that most companies still hire salespeople using outdated 1980s‑era criteria, creating a mismatch with today’s buyer journey. She argues that this misalignment drives high turnover, low productivity, and missed revenue...
The Karnataka High Court ruled that Child Care Leave (CCL) can extend beyond exam dates, covering the preparation period essential for a child’s success. The judgment arose from Kavita V’s case, where she sought leave from December 2025 to May...
A workplace bully was sentenced after a court found his conduct “terrible,” underscoring growing legal scrutiny of harassment. At the same time, experts warned that many organisations rely on superficial behaviour‑training programmes that rarely change outcomes. Policy makers are also...
Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) has launched a new campaign to draw more women into the state’s $28.9 billion manufacturing sector, which faces acute skills shortages. The initiative centers on the Manufacturing Industry Influencer Program, featuring female professionals from boilermaking to rocket...
Career coach Robyn Greaves argues that age‑related myths about declining productivity are false, highlighting that workers over 50 bring heightened empathy, creativity, systems thinking and wisdom. She cites a longitudinal study linking optimism in later life to longer longevity, suggesting...
If there is a layoff then what will your severance package be? If you are at a large company then it might look something like the below, which is pretty generous. And if AI is used as the layoff excuse….they better be...
The staffing landscape in 2026 is being reshaped by eight inter‑linked forces, from a 16% YoY drop in UK vacancies to heightened competition for the remaining roles. Artificial intelligence has moved from experimental pilots to core infrastructure, yet many firms...
